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The King of Gems Kindle Edition

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Dragons, monsters, and stranded aliens. Dr. Anthony Kennan is a renowned astrophysicist and master player in the King of Gems video simulation game. But will his knowledge and skills be enough when he encounters the Chandrans, alien beings who have been trapped in the game? This story by Jim Cronin combines the best of both science fiction and fantasy worlds where Star Trek and Dungeon and Dragons-style adventures come together in a new and grand tale.
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The King of Gems is a well-paced story that is intellectually invigorating. With rarely a dull moment readers will be pulled into this epic fantasy saga that is equal amounts fun and interesting. Jim Cronin certainly knows how to write deeply thoughtful science fiction while taking contemporary ideas to their extreme. The author knows how to end a chapter as well, leaving readers wanting more and making it very hard to find a good spot to put this book down. The ending to the novel was satisfying as well while still leaving just enough for the possibility of a follow-up book in the future.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09N9NBCRG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Solstice Publishing (December 7, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 606 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09MYSNQT5
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating

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Jim Cronin
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Hello! I am a retired Secondary Science teacher, currently working part-time at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, still following my love of science education.

I began my life as an author after retirement as a way to express myself in new and challenging ways. The result was beyond my wildest dreams. The Brin Archives is my scifi trilogy about time-travel, genetics, alien encounters, and the efforts of a small group of individuals to save the galaxy. Aeon Rises is my exploration into young adult scifi with the teenage hero facing an invasion of evil alien librarians.

To my surprise, and great honor, my books have earned critical acclaim through a number of awards for their quality writing and story telling. Most recently, I received the 2021 Book Excellence Finalist Award for Aeon Rises.

When I am not working or writing, I spend my time spoinling my five grandchildren rotten. After all, that is the job description of a grandpa, right?

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
    Imagine a world where reality and gameplay merge into one world. This is it! The story is complete with aliens, dragons, monsters, and more! The main character, Dr. Anthony Kennan is an astrophysicist with a penchant for gaming. He must try to save aliens trapped within his game before it is too late!

    The author, Jim Cronin blends game play and science fiction into a captivating story with rich and fascinating characters. The storyline flows smoothly and quickly. Character development is thorough and well done. The blending of several genres with exciting and vibrant details further enriches the storyline. The story itself is fun, and the characters and situations are thrilling.

    The narrator, Jack de Golia, deepens the narrative by vividly portraying each character’s essence through an engaging performance. His delivery is precise, consistent, and engaging. He imbues every character with an expressive and distinct voice.

    Overall, this is an engaging book that brings sci-fi, gaming, action, and adventure together into one storyline!

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